The National Youth Council of Serbia (KOMS), together with youth organizations from the region and across Europe, is issuing an appeal to the European Union institutions to take concrete steps in response to the growing repression, violence, and violations of youth rights in Serbia—through the European Youth Forum, the largest representative body of young people in Europe.
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Attack on representatives of KOMS and national youth councils from Europe during their stay in Belgrade
KOMS informs the public that members of the KOMS team, together with representatives of several national youth councils from the region and European Union countries, were attacked in Belgrade during the night between April 9 and 10, 2025.
Manifesto of the Youth Sector of Serbia: Always on the Side of Youth
The National Youth Council of Serbia (KOMS), with the support of the National Association of Youth Work Practitioners (NAPOR), has created the Manifesto of the Youth Sector of Serbia, warning about the systematic violation of young people’s rights, the growing presence of violence, and the institutional exclusion of young people from decision-making processes.
Overview of Youth Rights Violations and Threats To Activist Safety in Serbia
The National Youth Council of Serbia (KOMS) has published a revised report on Violations of Youth Rights and Threats to the Safety of Young Activists in Serbia, covering the period from November 2024 to January 2025. This document comes in the wake of previous recommendations being ignored by the relevant institutions, while pressures on young activists have further intensified.
KOMS at the Regional Conference on Increasing Voter Turnout
The Secretary General of KOMS, Milica Borjanić, participated in a two-day regional conference titled "Informing and Engaging Voters: A Regional Perspective on Increasing Turnout," held on December 17–18, 2024, in Warsaw. The event was organized by ODIHR (the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights).
Our (un)safety is your responsibility.
This Is Not Just Another Statement.
The National Youth Council of Serbia (KOMS), as the highest independent representative body of youth, stands in solidarity with all young activists who express their opinions and positions formally and informally, actively contributing to the development of society.
International Youth Day: 2024 Alternative Report
On the International Youth Day, the National Youth Council of Serbia (KOMS) traditionally releases the results of the largest annual youth survey in Serbia – the Alternative Report on the Position and Needs of Youth in the Republic of Serbia!
KOMS at the RYCO Youth MeetUp: Empowering Youth in the Western Balkans
From July 22 to 24, 2024, Sarajevo hosted the second Youth MeetUp, organized in collaboration with RYCO and the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of Austria. This event's objective was to deepen understanding and engagement on key issues concerning youth in the region.
Connecting Youth 2024 Kicks Off in Podgorica
The Youth Network of Montenegro hosted the inauguration event for the Connecting Youth Initiative 2024 in Podgorica, Montenegro, on March 17th and 18th, 2024.
Social Entrepreneurship for the Future of Youth Work
During the period from February 13th to 18th, we were in Poland, where we participated in a training session within the Erasmus+ project "Social Entrepreneurship for the Future of Youth Work", held at the largest educational center for youth in this part of Europe, located in Krzyżowa, a small village with a rich history.